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It’s Not About the Alcohol

Would you like to reduce your alcohol consumption by about 80 percent? Become the version of you who can just “take it or leave it” so that you can enjoy drinking socially without relying on alcohol to manage your stress, anxiety, loneliness and boredom when you’re by yourself?

Most high achieving women assume over-drinking is caused by a lack of willpower–or worse, the incurable disease of “alcoholism.” So they beat themselves up and avoid asking for help because they feel ashamed and out of control.

Whether you’re a daily drinker who can’t break the habit, or you’re still going to sobriety meetings even though you don’t drink anymore, the real problem is that you don’t trust yourself.

Which means it’s not about the alcohol. It’s about your relationship with yourself.

Colleen Freeland is a a mindful drinking coach helping professional women learn how drinking less (or not at all) is actually a superpower, even when the idea of giving up the only thing that helps them quiet their mind feels impossible.

The solution to alcohol use disorder is a FEELING. If you felt comfortable in your own skin and at ease in your life, you would drink like someone who is comfortable and at ease!

Join me each week for holistic, evidence-based strategies to fix your dopamine deficit, regulate your nervous system, cure imposter syndrome, manage sugar cravings, improve your sleep and reclaim your mental health so you no longer have the urge to escape your own body.

Get happy, not sober. Because happy people don’t drink themselves into a stupor.

Latest Episodes:

Ep127 Leaving the Church to find your truth with ex-good girl Sara Bybee Fisk Jun 18, 2024

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Were you raised to believe that thoughts and feelings that don't align with your religious values are wrong and even "sinful?"

Many of us who grew up in church are in the habit of ignoring emotions that contradict what we've been taught to believe is "right."

But rejecting our emotions requires us to reject ourselves, leaving us fractured instead of whole . And the disconnect between our head and our heart leads to pain, confusion and blind adherence to rules that keep us in bondage.

Sara Bybee Fisk is the host of the top-rated Ex-Good-Girl podcast. She's here to share how learning to feel and trust her own truth liberated her from the need to seek other people's approval. You'll hear:

Why Sara left the LDS Mormon community even though she deeply loved her life
The true cost of being a people-pleasing perfectionist
Where Sara got the courage to break the rules and listen to her heart
How to overcome the fear of disapproval and trust yourself to know exactly who you are

Connect with Sara:

https://www.instagram.com/sarafiskcoach/ https://www.facebook.com/SaraFiskCoaching/ https://www.tiktok.com/@sarafiskcoach?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/@sarafiskcoaching1333 https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-bybee-fisk/

Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN Are you looking for a mindful drinking coach instead of a sobriety program? I can help you reduce your drinking by 80 percent so you don't have to quit. You'll walk away from our call with a clear understanding of why you're struggling and what tools you need to achieve your goals.

EP126 How to reduce cravings, improve mood and feel naturally energetic with holistic hormone coach Leisha Drews Jun 11, 2024

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Do you struggle to show up as your best self because you feel fat, tired and grumpy?

Most high achieving women diagnose themselves as lazy or bitchy when our bodies feel like "one more problem" we have to deal with. We push through our feelings and try harder to do better, but deep down wonder what is wrong with us.

But even if we're diagnosed with a legit hormone imbalance, medications can only bandaid the symptoms and enable us to continue behaviors that lead to burnout.

Blaming your body for the deficits your behaviors are creating, and restricting your food intake while using coffee (and wine) to get through the day makes life harder, not easier.

Leisha Drews is a holistic hormone coach who teaches women how to heal their relationship with their bodies so their bodies can heal. In this episode, you'll learn:

The beliefs and behaviors that cause cravings, fatigue and moodiness
How to escape the "on and off the wagon" lifestyle so you can live in a permanent state of wellbeing
Simple daily self-care practices that support hormone health and give you the energy you need to not only function but to enjoy your life

Click here to find more on Leisha's website, LeishaDrews.com.

Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN Are you looking for a mindful drinking coach instead of a sobriety program? I can help you reduce your drinking by 80 percent so you don't have to quit. You'll walk away from our call with a clear understanding of why you're struggling and what tools you need to achieve your goals.

EP125 The 5 biggest lies that keep you stuck in cycles of self-sabotage Jun 04, 2024

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Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN Are you looking for a mindful drinking coach instead of a sobriety program? I can help you reduce your drinking by 80 percent so you don't have to quit. You'll walk away from our call with a clear understanding of why you're struggling and what tools you need to achieve your goals.

How often do you hear yourself say the following: "I don't know," "This is going to suck," "I don't have time," "The problem is…" and "Whatever, I don't care?"

Most people don't question the stories they tell themselves. They believe everything they think and act as though it's true. And then feel like a failure when they repeatedly try and fail to break a bad habit.

The words in your brain are like familiar songs that come on the radio. You sing along even when you don't like the tune because you know the words.

Thoughts are habits too. And the more often you repeat a phrase in your head, the more "right" it feels in your body. And that prevents you from asking, "what else might be true?"

In this episode, you'll learn how to overcome the five biggest lies you tell yourself so that you can finally gain the momentum you need to escape the cycle of self sabotage.

Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN Are you looking for a mindful drinking coach instead of a sobriety program? I can help you reduce your drinking by 80 percent so you don't have to quit. You'll walk away from our call with a clear understanding of why you're struggling and what tools you need to achieve your goals.

EP124 The science of self-compassion in treating alcohol use disorder May 28, 2024

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Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN Are you looking for a mindful drinking coach instead of a sobriety program? I can help you reduce your drinking by 80 percent so you don't have to quit. You'll walk away with a clear understanding of why you're struggling and what tools you need to achieve your goals.

Are you in the habit of beating yourself up and trying to willpower your way into being a better person?

Most high achieving women who use alcohol to cope with their stress are caught in a cycle of punishment and reward. They work hard and believe they deserve to play hard. And when they overdo it, they actually embrace their shame because they believe that feeling bad will motivate them to do better.

The problem with using shame to motivate yourself to drink less is that when you get it right, the shame disappears--taking with it the motivation to make a new habit out of your good behavior. The cycle is frustrating and exhausting because it's unpredictable. You can't ever be certain that you can trust yourself.

Being unable to trust yourself is the crux of alcohol use disorder. The shame and guilt undermine your sense of self worth and motivation in other areas of your life. You go from feeling like a woman who is capable of doing anything you set your mind to someone who just wants to get through the day. Long term goals get farther and farther away.

Continuing to focus on the problem makes the problem worse. In this episode, you'll learn the three elements of self-compassion…which are mindfulness, kindness and recognizing your humanity. I'll explain the science that reveals that the secret to change is allowing yourself to be where you're at.

Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN Are you looking for a mindful drinking coach instead of a sobriety program? I can help you reduce your drinking by 80 percent so you don't have to quit. You'll walk away with a clear understanding of why you're struggling and what tools you need to achieve your goals.

EP123 The secret to weight loss is to love your body as it is May 21, 2024

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Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN Are you looking for a mindful drinking coach instead of a sobriety program? I can help you reduce your drinking by 80 percent so you don't have to quit. You'll walk away with a clear understanding of why you're struggling and what tools you need to achieve your goals.

Do you believe that accepting your overweight body as she is will make you lazy and complacent?

Most of us claim the reason we want to lose weight is so we can feel healthy. However, let's be honest. Your brain reminds you every five seconds that the extra pounds are gross and disgusting. And you just want to be free.

You may embrace the idea that big can be beautiful, but you don't identify as a plus-size woman. You refuse to let yourself feel better until you look better.

But the bottom line is the more shame you're carrying about how you look, the harder it gets to lose weight.

In this episode, I'll walk you through the step-by-step process for how to apply my 7 core skills of emotional sobriety to your weight loss goals. So you can free yourself of the mental roadblocks that undermine the sense of safety and confidence you need to accomplish your goals.

Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN Are you looking for a mindful drinking coach instead of a sobriety program? I can help you reduce your drinking by 80 percent so you don't have to quit. You'll walk away with a clear understanding of why you're struggling and what tools you need to achieve your goals.

Ep122 Apply the 7 core skills of emotional sobriety to your next hangover May 14, 2024

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Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN Are you looking for a mindful drinking coach instead of a sobriety program? I can help you reduce your drinking by 80 percent so you don't have to quit. You'll walk away with a clear understanding of why you're struggling and what tools you need to achieve your goals.

And for today's episode....

Is your motivation to change your drinking habits strongest when you're hungover…but less so when you're actually drinking?

Most high performing perfectionists are capable of doing anything they set their mind to. Which is why the frustration that comes with feeling like you can't control your drinking can quickly erode your self-confidence.

Which causes you to beat yourself up even more…and get stuck in your head trying to figure out what the hell is wrong with you. Because how do you solve a problem if the problem is you?

In this episode, I'll teach you the step-by-step process for how to apply my 7 core principles of emotional sobriety to your next hangover. This is the exact framework my high achieving professional clients follow to reduce their drinking by 80 percent so that alcohol can go back to being a pleasure instead of a problem.

Are you looking for a mindful drinking coach instead of a sobriety program? I can help you reduce your drinking by 80 percent so you don't have to quit. If you want to feel clear about why you're struggling and what tools you need to achieve your goals, click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN

Ep121: The shocking and simple truth about why you're stuck with Danielle Lee Darling May 07, 2024

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Are you scared of waking up in ten years and finding yourself in the exact same place…dealing with the exact same problems?

It's so easy to get lost in the busy-ness of everyday life. Our routines are overwhelming and there's no time to stop and consider if we even want whatever it is we think we're working so hard to get.

And when your sole purpose is to just get through the day or week so you can land back on the couch with your favorite cocktail, life quickly loses its sense of meaning and purpose.

Danielle Lee Darling is an identity-based life coach and theta healing practitioner who helps women heal their relationship with themselves so they can create a life that they love. In this episode you'll hear:

How Danielle uses Theta healing to uncover subconscious limiting beliefs
Why it's never as bad as you think it is
The lies we tell ourselves about why we can't change (and how to tell yourself a better lie).
The four-step STOP process you can use to interrupt negative thinking patterns

Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN Are you looking for a mindful drinking coach instead of a sobriety program? I can help you reduce your drinking by 80 percent within a month so you don't have to quit. Walk away with clarity about why you're struggling and what tools you need to achieve your goals.

Ep120: Overcoming grief and PTSD with rapid resolution trauma therapy with Kristin Rivas Apr 30, 2024

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Are you finding it hard to move forward in life because of a significant loss or trauma you've experienced?

We can all agree there is no "right" way to recover from trauma, or an appropriate timeline for grief. But when you're the one who's suffering, it's terrifying to feel frozen in time when life just keeps moving on for everyone else.

But there's no such thing as "stuck." You are moving forward, even if it's in the wrong direction. And your physical health can quickly deteriorate when you're suffering from mental and emotional distress. Which can lead to a frustrating lack of support as most doctors don't address the mind-body connection.

My guest is a brain health coach and certified hypnotist. Kristin Rivas uses Rapid Resolution Trauma Therapy (RRT) to help people overcome their PTSD symptoms. In this episode, you'll hear:

Kristin's story of overcoming a debilitating seizure disorder that she developed after losing her sister in a drunk driving accident
The impact that a single RRT session had on Kristin's neurological symptoms
How rapid resolution therapy (RRT) works
The science and efficacy of rapid resolution therapy (RRT)

Stay tuned until the end to hear Kristin do a mini RRT session where we uncover the REAL reason why I'm struggling to be consistent with my daily exercise routine. It's an eye-opener!

DM me on socials and let me know your takeaways! I'm @hangoverwhisperer on TikTok and @recoverwithcolleen on IG and FB.

Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN Are you looking for a mindful drinking coach instead of a sobriety program? I can help you reduce your drinking by 80 percent within a month so you don't have to quit. Walk away with clarity about why you're struggling and what tools you need to achieve your goals.

Find more with Kristin Rivas:

https://www.instagram.com/kristin.rivas ,https://www.facebook.com/kristinrivas.c.ht/ , https://www.youtube.com/user/karivas27

Ep119: Is naltrexone effective in alcohol dependance? Apr 23, 2024

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Have you considered using naltrexone or other medications to curb your alcohol cravings?

As alcohol use disorder is technically a thinking problem, most of us are too afraid to discuss our symptoms with a doctor. We worry about being forced into a treatment program or denied medications due to our drinking.

And the more we try and fail to change on our own, the more shame and fear we feel…which increases your stress and perpetuates the cycle of overdrinking.

It feels like there is a ticking time bomb threatening to ruin our health, marriage and family dynamics. The guilt is overwhelming. Yet we have no idea what to do.

You already know there is no magic pill. However, there are medications that can help. But how are you supposed to get it if you don't have a doctor you can trust?

Dr. Joshua Lee, MD specializes in medication-assisted treatment of alcohol use disorder. He is passionate about making evidence-based treatments accessible to those seeking to drink less or achieve sobriety. He is the Chief Clinical Advisor at Oar Health, a telemedicine platform that provides convenient and private access to naltrexone for anyone suffering with alcohol use disorder. In this episode, you'll learn:

How naltrexone effects the brain to reduce alcohol cravings
The difference between the Sinclair Method and other naltrexone therapies
Success rates for naltrexone…and what to expect if you decide to try it
How to access naltrexone without if you don't want to see your family doctor or file for insurance

Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN Are you looking for a mindful drinking coach instead of a sobriety program? I can help you reduce your drinking by 80 percent within a month so you don't have to quit. Walk away with clarity about why you're struggling and what tools you need to achieve your goals.

Click here to visit https://www.oarhealth.com/

Dr. Joshua Lee, MD is a highly accomplished clinician and researcher specializing in medication-assisted treatment of alcohol and opioid use disorders. Josh is passionate about making evidence-based treatment accessible to those seeking to drink less or achieve sobriety. His extensive experience includes conducting clinical trials on naltrexone and buprenorphine in primary care, criminal justice, and community settings. He also treats patients struggling with addiction as a primary care physician. Josh is a Professor of Population Health and Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, directs the ACGME-accredited Addiction Medicine Fellowship, and leads research initiatives focused on justice and community outcomes. He is also Chief Clinical Advisor at Oar Health, a telemedicine platform that makes medication-assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder convenient and private. http://www.oarhealth.com/podcast

Ep118: Why you need a direct access primary care physician Apr 16, 2024

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Are you worried about your ability to access high quality healthcare at a reasonable cost?

Most of us are distracted by the politics of healthcare. But while we're arguing about the rising costs and who has access to what services, most of us have failed to notice that the healthcare system in which we grew up no longer exists.

It's almost impossible to be seen when we're actually sick. Our doctors have no time to discuss complicated concerns. And then we're blindsided by monthly premiums and out of pocket expenses.

We know the system is broken. But what's the alternative?

My guest today is Dr. Maryal Concepcion, a family medicine doctor who joined the mass exodus of burned out physicians refusing to provide substandard care in the insurance-based system. We're doing a deep dive into the direct primary care (DPC) model that is revolutionizing the connection between doctors and their patients and providing high quality, comprehensive care at a fraction of the cost. In this episode, you'll learn:

The difference between DPC and insurance-based business models
How the DPC model benefits families with small children and people with severe chronic illnesses
If you still need insurance when you have a DPC physician
How to find a DPC physician in your area

Follow me on TikTok @hangoverwhisperer and IG/FB @RecoverwithColleen. DM me with your feedback and questions. I love hearing from you!

Listen to Maryal's podcast My DPC Story and find more on social media: @mydpcstory (IG, FB, TikTok, YouTube, X)

Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN Are you looking for a coach instead of a sobriety program? I can help you reduce your drinking by 80 percent within a month so you don't have to quit. Walk away with clarity about why you're struggling and what tools you need to achieve your goals.

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